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Xbox boss: Tomb Raider exclusivity a ‘win-win’, although details remain unclear

Phil Spencer has said that the deal to make Rise of the Tomb Raider an Xbox exclusive is really a win-win”. The Crystal Dynamics title was unveiled as an Xbox exclusive at Microsoft’s Gamescom 2014 press briefing earlier today. "We’ve found in certain instances that if we can partner with …

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Crystal Dynamics explains Xbox One exclusivity for Rise of the Tomb Raider

Rise of the Tomb Raider won’t be available on either PS4 or PC, following Microsoft’s deal to sign the game exclusively for Xbox One. Amidst what is proving to be a hostile reaction of the Crystal Dynamics forums, head of studio Darrell Gallagher has explained what he presents as the …

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GameStop wants in on development to improve pre-order exclusives

Retailer GameStop wans to increase the amount of exclusive content it can offer customers who use it to pre-order games. VentureBeat reports that to do this it has embarked on a strategy of buddying up with publishers and developers – ideally early on in the development process. GamesStop indicated that …

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Itagaki: Things are getting interesting for Nintendo

The market has yet to decide the ultimate fate of Wii U, Japanese developer Tomonobu Itagaki has said. The Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden creator’s next title, The Devil’s Third, will be a Wii U exclusive – which in itself is notable, as is the fact that an ultra-violent …

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Destiny becomes a PlayStation exclusive in Japan

Bungie’s upcoming multiplayer shooter Destiny will be released exclusively on PS4 and PS3 on September 11th in Japan. The game launches on September 9th for PS4, PS3, Xbox 360 and Xbox One around the rest of the world. Microsoft has yet to release the Xbox One in Japan though, but …

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VIDEO: From Software’s Bloodborne PS4 exclusivity confirmed

Bloodborne will be an exclusive PS4 title, it has been confirmed. The game is indeed a co-production between SCE Japan Studios and From Software. It’s being directed by Demon Souls and Dark Souls guruHidetaka Miyazaki and is due out in spring 2015. Face your fears as you search for answers …

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XBOX: Phantom Dust returns as Xbox One exclusive

Original Xbox IP Phantom Dust is staging a comeback on Xbox One. A first-party Microsoft title, Phantom Dust made its debut on the original Xbox in 2004. It launched only in Japan and North America. It’s a pseudo-card-based strategy title that relies heavily on mental and reflex skill. Players must …

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XBOX: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare DLC to hit Xbox One first

Xbox One owners will once again get their hands on DLC content for Call of Duty before any other platform. Phil Spencer made the announcement on stage at Microsoft’s E3 presentation, which will see the long standing deal between the firm and Activision continue. The first ever gameplay demo for …

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Star Wars invades Disney Stores

Disney has begun offering assorted Star Wars products in its High Street Disney Stores. The animation giant acquired LucasFilm and the Star Wars IP in October of 2012 – killing off LucasArts in the process – and will continue to ramp up activity ahead of the December 2015 release of …

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